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I'm a luxury family photographer serving families who desire a stress-free & joyful photoshoot by providing an experience that allows my clients to enjoy each special season & receive jaw-dropping, joy-filled photos they'll pass down for generations to come.

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The Caitlin & Luke Blog has been retired for now! Feel free to browse the blog's archives to view lovely weddings, sweet families, and personal posts dating all the way back to 2011. Xoxo! 

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Choosing the right camera for wedding photography isn’t just about having expensive gear – it’s about having reliable tools that help us deliver stunning images to our couples. As wedding photographers, we’ve learned that having the right equipment makes all the difference when capturing everything from tender first looks to packed dance floors. Professional wedding […]

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December 21, 2024

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Starting out as a second shooter at weddings can feel overwhelming. Between managing gear, coordinating with the lead photographer, and capturing crucial moments, there’s a lot to handle. But don’t worry – we’ve helped train dozens of second shooters over the years, and we’re here to share everything you need to know to excel in […]

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December 10, 2024

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Let’s dive into an honest look at what it really means to be a wedding photographer. After shooting hundreds of weddings since 2015, we’ve experienced every high and low this career can throw at you. Whether you’re considering making the switch to wedding photography or just curious about what we do, this guide will give […]

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December 7, 2024

It is with great JOY and love that we announce the arrival of our sweet son, Grayson Henry! We could not be more excited to welcome our precious, prayed for baby boy to our family. Our little man joined the family close to three weeks ago, and we could not be more smitten! We are […]

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April 30, 2021

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Milwaukee WI wedding day at Pritzlaff Events photographed by Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog! If you are new around here, welcome!! We are Caitlin & Luke- wedding photographers in Milwaukee, WI, and we could not be more excited to be sharing Lily and David’s stunning wedding photos right here on our blog today! If you’ve been following us for a while, […]

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April 7, 2021

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Today is my favorite person’s birthday!!! It has been an unusual and bittersweet week for us, and Luke is always the first to say that his birthday is “just another day” (whatever babe 🙄💓), but I want to make sure this guy still feels incredibly celebrated and loved today!⁣⁣The past year has been one of […]

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March 25, 2021

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Casual Fransen Nature Area engagement session in Normal IL with Caitlin and Luke Photography, Illinois wedding photographers

Hi friends, and welcome back to our blog!! If you are new here, let us first introduce ourselves- we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Engagement Photographers! We had the total honor of getting to photograph Clarissa and Drake’s adorable engagement session just a few days ago, and we are so excited to be sharing […]

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March 11, 2021

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winter maternity session at Fransen Natural Area with mom in emerald green gown photographed by Normal Illinois maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography

Hi friends! We are so very excited to be sharing another precious maternity session with you all today! This truly is the time of year for SO many maternity sessions, and I have been LOVING it lately! 🙂 In case you are brand new around here, we are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, […]

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March 3, 2021

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Bloomington Country Club maternity portraits with mother in red dress in the snow photographed by Illinois maternity photographers Caitlin and Luke Photography, IL maternity photographers

Happy Friday, friends!! Welcome back to the blog! We are Caitlin & Luke- Bloomington, IL Maternity Photographers, and we are so very excited to be sharing this Bloomington Country Club maternity session with you all today. This is very easily one of my favorite sessions we’ve gotten to photograph in a long time- I’m just […]

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February 26, 2021

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I cannot wait to chat soon!